🚌 Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
6 direct routes · about 170 min · first bus 15:55, last bus 16:05 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | National Express | ~170 min | 2 | 15:55 | 16:05 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
| 598 | National Express | ~155 min | 2 | 05:05 | 05:05 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
| UKN10 | FlixBus | ~170 min | 1 | 03:45 | 03:45 | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) |
| UKX010 | FlixBus | ~170 min | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) |
| 180 | National Express | ~160 min | 1 | 05:30 | 05:30 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
| 183 | National Express | ~165 min | 1 | 14:35 | 14:35 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle upon Tyne on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh?
6 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh: the 591 (National Express), the 598 (National Express), the UKN10 (FlixBus), the UKX010 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh?
Around 170 minutes on the 591, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 591) leaves around 15:55 and the last around 16:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.